New York State
Health
NY To Ban Aerial Use Of Pesticide
ALBANY — New York is prohibiting the aerial spraying of an agricultural pesticide that can harm the nervous systems of infants and young children. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he’s directing the state Department of …
Government
NY Senate Leader Sees No Delay On Criminal Justice Changes
ALBANY — New York’s Senate majority leader has thrown cold water on a push to delay criminal justice reforms. Changes passed by lawmakers earlier this year eliminate pretrial detention and money bail for the wide …
Health
Opioid Overdose Deaths In New York State Fall Almost 16%
ALBANY — Opioid overdose deaths have declined for the first time in a decade among New Yorkers outside of New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. The Democrat said preliminary figures from the state …
Health
NY To Build More Needle Exchange Centers In Rural Areas
ALBANY — New York is planning to allow more local health centers and clinics to offer needle exchanges in hopes of reducing the number of opioid overdoses and deaths. The state Health Department approved the …
Environment
As Park Attendance Soars, NY Merges Park, State Police
ALBANY — New York’s governor says he’s put state police in charge of park police at a time of soaring attendance at state parks. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the change will make it easier …
Government
Study Looks At Adding Nickel Deposit On Wine, Liquor In NY
ALBANY — A new study finds adding a nickel deposit on wine and liquor in New York would help keep them out of the trash but increase the cost to retailers. The Albany Times-Union reports …
Government
Time Running Out For NY To Nix Public Campaign Financing
ALBANY — Lawmakers face a dwindling time frame to nix New York’s plan to allow candidates to run for office with up to $100 million in matching public funds. The Legislature is set to return …
Government
NY Attorney General: Town Is Trying To Keep Hasidic Jews Out
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James is accusing a Hudson Valley town and county of “a concerted, systematic effort” to keep Hasidic Jewish families from moving into the town, where a developer …
Government
NY Commission Drops Investigation Into Advocate’s Billboards
ALBANY — A New York ethics commission is dropping its investigation of a woman who paid for billboards criticizing the state’s molestation laws. The state Joint Commission on Public Ethics in a Wednesday letter says …
Environment
Renewable Energy Groups Push NY To Put A Price On Carbon
ALBANY — Renewable energy groups are pushing New York to help meet its ambitious climate change goals by charging electric generators for the carbon pollution they create. Putting a price on carbon will help New …
